How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What was the most interesting question?

"if you had a magic wand and could change anything about medicine, what would you change?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"see above" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"u of mn website (not the best but good to get a sense of the school's curriculum) looked for sample interview questions online and also studied my application materials thoroughly." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"the interviewer told me exactly what he knew about me--basically the first part of the AMCAS application--no grades or test scores. i could see the sheets and he had highlighted portions of my personal statement, which he later asked me about. he really knew my application info and asked about it--so be prepared." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"my tour group. make sure you get into a group with outgoing people, otherwise your tour and lunch won't be overly fun." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"this didn't happen to me, but make sure you don't park in the hospital parking ramp; it will cost you big $$." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"this was my first interview. i was pretty nervous, but the interview was mainly converstaional. all of the students are really happy to be at the u of m, which really made me want to go there." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

09/20/2002